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The investigation showed employment law breaches in respect of more than 300 employees.
Agribusiness

Waikato berry grower to pay $76K for labour law breaches
The nationwide lockdown has come right in the middle of the harvest season.
Coronavirus

Fruit industry 'fighting for survival' due to COVID-19 harvest restrictions

Listen: Good George's Brian Watson talks to Rural Today's Dominic George.
Coronavirus

Waikato brewery using distillery to make hand sanitiser
Listen: Katie Milne talks to Dominic George about the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the farming sector
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Now is agriculture's time to shine, says farming leader
Fonterra is considered an essential service.
Coronavirus

Revealed: How dairy giant Fonterra will operate under COVID-19 lockdown
The Real Estate Institute said the overall slowing of dairy sales had been driven by banks tightening up on lending.
Agribusiness

Dairy farm sales low but recovering
The dairy company has been expanding and diversifying.
Agribusiness

Synlait Milk's first-half profit drops 30 percent
Zespri is on track to supply over 80 million trays of sungold and around 70 million trays of green kiwifruit this year.
Agribusiness

First season's shipment of Zespri kiwifruit sets sail for Japan

The coronavirus has caused disruption for some supply chains in China.
Coronavirus

New Zealand food export sector 'well placed' to manage coronavirus fallout - report
Dairy powders were markedly lower.
Agribusiness

Global dairy prices drop amid coronavirus disruption
The result is a big turnaround for the dairy giant, however it said there could be challenges ahead.
Agribusiness

Fonterra lifts financial performance, but no dividend due to coronavirus
Fieldays and AgFest are among events affected by crowd restrictions to control the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Which agricultural events have been cancelled?
Watch: Events have been postponed after the Government introduced moves to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: National Mystery Creek Fieldays postponed
Watch: Jacinda Ardern spoke to The Am Show about travel restrictions.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: New Zealand AgriFood Week postponed

Three people appeared in court in Christchurch.
Agribusiness

Big fines and home detention in wine fraud case

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor speaks at the launch in Taranaki.
Taranaki

Million-dollar food and fibre project aims to boost Taranaki economy
The NZ New Zealand Mānuka honey industry is keen to trademark the term.
Food and Drink

Revealed: The reason behind the big drop in honey prices

Watch: The forestry sector has been hard hit the effect of the outbreak.
Coronavirus

Report highlights hit to agriculture sector from coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak is having a devastating effect on the Gisborne economy.
Agribusiness

Meat and dairy sales surging before coronavirus outbreak
Gisborne residents have been pleading for help as coronavirus decimates economy
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Forestry industry 'in crisis'

Watch: How the coronavirus is impacting on the New Zealand economy.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Garlic shortage likely as virus boosts demand
The milk is made in Hawke's Bay.
Food and Drink

Kiwi avocado milk hits US market, wins global innovation award

Supply disruption from the coronavirus is causing havoc for some sectors, with the forestry industry especially hard-hit.
Agribusiness

Report shows meat sector weathering coronavirus storm
Supply disruption from the coronavirus is causing havoc for some sectors, with the forestry industry especially hard-hit.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: NZ running out of chiller space for stalled farming exports
John Monaghan will retire when his current 3-year term ends this November.
Agribusiness

Fonterra chairman to step down
Economists say prices appear to be stabilising, despite the latest drop.
Agribusiness

Global dairy prices record third consecutive drop
Hail the size of eggs pummelled parts of Canterbury.
Canterbury

South Canterbury hailstorm cost exceeds $83m
The WorldHortiCentre is an innovation centre in the world of commercial horticulture
Agribusiness

International hort mission looks at global trends and innovations
The New Zealand grass-fed butter is now on shelves in 37 states.
Agribusiness

Lewis Road Creamery cracks multi-million dollar deal with major US retailer
Coronavirus is sweeping across nearly every continent on the globe.
Coronavirus

Forestry, meat sectors bear brunt of coronavirus impact - report
The company is optimistic results would rebound in 2021.
Agribusiness

Comvita posts $13m half-year loss
Robotics Plus is a start-up that designs machines to help fruit growers facing a labour shortage.
Agribusiness

NZ robotics company named in global top 50 AgTech list
Fonterra now partners with A2 milk after 17-year consumer battle
Agribusiness

A2 Milk profit rises as infant formula sales increase
Some areas of Northland haven't had rainfall since November.
Weather

Fonterra milk collections down as drought affects production
Shane Jones announced the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment for the facility at Raukokere.
Agribusiness

Government invests $10.6m in Bay of Plenty water storage project
It will help fund practical financial advice for those under pressure.
Agribusiness

Initiative for struggling farmers launches
The Brothers Green co-founder Brad Lake speaking on a Culverden hemp farm.
Agribusiness

Hemp farm opens gates to the curious to promote 'wonder crop'
Watch: The latest on coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Trucking sector suffering as coronavirus outbreak stalls freight
It's created a perfect storm for the sector.
Agribusiness

Heat and coronavirus putting pressure on meat industry
Sales of dairy farms have fallen 40.3 percent.
Agribusiness

Explained: What's behind the drop in dairy farm sales
Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for Northland farmers who haven't seen rain in months
Agribusiness

Drop in dairy payout predicted as dry weather takes toll

The pest threatened to put a major dent in our $130 million pea industry.
Environment

'A massive achievement': NZ manages world's first eradication of pea weevil
The High Court awarded Zespri $15 million in damages
Agribusiness

Zespri hails court victory against grower who took plants to China
Watch: Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to The AM Show about the economic impact of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Support offered to Gisborne employers, workers as coronavirus hits local economy
The kiwifruit marketer has announced a range of sustainability commitments.
Environment

Zespri plans 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging by 2025
Watch: Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to The AM Show about the economic impact of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: New figures show importance of Chinese market to meat exporters
Grace Lee speaks to The AM Show about the situation in Asia.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus could mean cheaper meat prices in NZ supermarkets
Watch: PM Jacinda Arden talks to the AM Show about the possible economic fallout from coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus outbreak hitting forestry industry, Māori families hard
Listen: Dominic George talks to Desiree Whitaker about the mix-up.
Food and Drink

Printing blunder awards Cardrona whiskey 'best in the world' by mistake
Watch: Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to The AM Show about the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus creates demand for NZ organic apples